STOCKHOLM - Eutelsat, the world's third-biggest satellite operator by revenue, launched 20 satellites for its communications network on Sunday, using Elon Musk's SpaceX in its first move since the merger of two European companies last year.
The Paris-based group formed by the merger in September last year of France's Eutelsat and Britain's OneWeb has a constellation of over 600 low earth orbit satellites that cater to broadcasters, telecom companies and radio stations. The company, which has a backlog of orders of $4 billion, is waiting for countries such as India and Saudi Arabia to open up.
The company is also in talks with aviation companies to offer in-flight connectivity, including internet browsing, and expects revenue to start increasing from next year, she said.Amid officiating controversy, Georgia shows it's still an SEC juggernaut with road win over top-ranked Texas